Empowering women, strenghthening families, transforming communities
In rural northern Malawi, especially Ekwendeni, women are coming together to rise above poverty. Through the women's Self-Help Group (SHG) approach, women are building economic resilience, leadership skills and creating positive change from the ground up.
What SHGs DO
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Conducting regular saving and credit services
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Providing access to credit and promoting economic opportunities
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Small-scale businesses training
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Value addition (e.g) baking bread.
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Peer learning and mentorship
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Mentorship in leadership
Impact at a glance
150 SHGs established and functioning accross our catchment area of Ekwendeni and Enukweni
65% of women in SHGs have developed IGAs and have operational enterprises
Over 300 SHGs women trained in financial literacy, small-scale enterprise development, including value addition, market identification, and leadership
97.93% (1661 of 1696) of women accessed credit and financial services from their own self-help group fund
Real stories
I started small, with one piglet and five banana suckers. Today, I’ve got over 600 banana plants, and my pigs are multiplying. This group has truly changed my life. Towera Chavula, 51
Before EHAP, I had no idea I could run a business. i now sell tomatoes, bananas, cooking oil and onions and I'm able to support my kids.
Contact Us
Address
Ekwendeni Mission Hospital
post Office Box 19
Ekwendeni, Mzimba North, Malawi
Contact
+265 995 353 999
+265 991 452 902
Quick links
ehapmw.org